Control myself Quote by Robert James Waller
““..there's a creature inside of you that I'm not good enough to bring out, not strong enough to reach. I sometimes have the feeling you've been here a long time, more than one lifetime, and that you've dwelt in private places none of the rest of us has even dreamed about. You frighten me, even though you're gentle with me. If I didn't fight to control myself with you, I feel like I might lose my center and never get back.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Bridges of Madison County, 1992
A hidden, powerful part of ourselves can both inspire and intimidate, demanding careful self‑control to stay balanced.
In simple terms: A hidden inner self can be both scary and gentle, requiring balance.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and integrate the inner self without losing balance.
Themes
self‑discovery
inner conflict
balance
growth
Mood
introspective
anxious
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal therapy
- creative work
- relationship building
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
psychology
identity
self‑control
Questions to Reflect On
- What part of yourself do you fear yet need to embrace?
- How can you stay centered while exploring deep inner feelings?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring the inner self can lead to loss of direction.
![“Sorry!I just couldn't control myself!" would be the excuse any virile man would offer to a girl he had just deflowered- after the event. He would offer the same excuse to Jupiter Foo. The King of the Gods would surely blow his top- like Vulcan, the Volcano God!Yak! Yak! Yak![MMT]” quote by Nicholas Chong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/812/nicholas-chong-4441_control-myself_sorry-i-just-couldn-t-control-myself-wou_216250.jpg)
